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| Identification |
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Genus
Mahonia
Species
aquifolium
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
hollyleaved barberry
holly mahonia
Oregon grape holly
Family
BERBERIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11540
Data source
DyePl p91;DyeFib p95;GrUnFr p256;HtZn p139;Frgnt p118;Xeri p303;Xeri p301
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Mahonia aquifolium has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Bird-lovers will appreciate this plant. Holly mahonia (also known as hollyleaved barberry and Oregon grape holly) has mild pungent flowers. This whole plant has been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Greenish yellow is the most typical color produced by this plant. This species can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in fertile soils. It usually does best in dry soils. This plant can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Attracts birds
Other interest
powder blue berries turn blue-black over
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/4 inch round or oblong, black colored skins with a violet bloom, slightly acidic soft flesh, hanging in 2 to 3 inch grape-like clusters. Mahonia aquifolium is most often used in jelly.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers. peculiar but agreeable odor
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Whole plant
Dye color
greenish yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Suckers
Cutting
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Jelly
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/4 inch round or oblong, black colored skins with a violet bloom, slightly acidic soft flesh, hanging in 2 to 3 inch grape-like clusters.
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Mahonia aquifolium to produce fruit. Holly mahonia (in some places called hollyleaved barberry and Oregon grape holly) can be propagated by seed or using a sucker or using a cutting. This plant is thought to originate from Scotland, North America and Northwest US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Mahonia aquifolium is a woody perennial. Holly mahonia (locally known in some parts as hollyleaved barberry and Oregon grape holly) is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has holly like compound leaves. The flowers are most often a yellow color.
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